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Located in the Hudson Valley just North of New York City, Beacon is a suburban city in Dutchess County that’s rich in culture. There are many art galleries, historic sites, parks and restaurants, and there are plenty of flea markets and antique malls for seniors to explore. The overall rate of crime in the city is lower than the national average, which makes seniors feel safe, and based on the BestPlaces Air Quality Index, the air quality is above average.
Seniors looking for a place to retire can choose from two assisted living communities in the city limits and 10 nearby. These communities have an average monthly rate of $5,154. This cost is usually broken down into room and board, which includes housekeeping, meals, transportation, health care and other amenities.
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According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Beacon is $5,154 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,300 and the state median of $4,800. Neighboring states with higher average costs include Vermont at $5,310 and Massachusetts at $6,085. Pennsylvania communities average $3,955 across the state.
Because Beacon has a higher monthly average cost than the state average, many cities throughout the region cost less, including Buffalo at $4,565 and Syracuse at $4,703. Rochester seniors pay around $5,180, and those in Elmira pay $5,624 per month. New York City is one of the more expensive areas at $5,991.
Note: Data for Beacon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Poughkeepsie, was used instead.
The Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (HCBS) helps pay for activities of daily living, including transportation, grooming, bathing and meals, in assisted living communities. The waiver also pays for respite care and adaptive technologies and can help seniors remain in their homes for as long as possible. Learn more about this waiver, including how to apply, at our Assisted Living in New York page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Program Beacon Senior Friendship Center | (845) 838-4871 | The Program Beacon Senior Friendship Center provides a place where seniors aged 60 and older can enjoy meals, friendship and social activities during the day. Activities include holiday parties, movies, bingo, nutrition counseling, health screenings, card games, dancing, fitness and exercise classes, seminars and scheduled outings. |
| Dutchess County Office for the Aging | (845) 486-2555 | The Dutchess County Office for the Aging coordinates, plans, and implements programs and services for the disabled and elderly throughout the county. These services help improve the quality of life and promote independence. Some of these programs include health insurance counseling, home and community-based services, nutrition, senior recreation and information on topics of interest. |
| New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 582-6769 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors in long-term care facilities and investigates and works to resolve complaints of abuse and neglect. The ombudsman also performs routine visits to long-term care facilities to ensure they are operating under state and federal guidelines. |
| Friends of Seniors of Dutchess County | (845) 485-1277 | Friends of Seniors is a nonprofit organization that provides free basic support to individuals in the county who are aged 60 and older. Transportation is provided for non-emergency medical transportation, grocery shopping, to and from medical appointments and for recreational outings. |
| Dutchess County Veterans Services | (845) 486-2060 | Veterans services work with prior military men and women to make sure they receive the maximum eligible benefits. These benefits are related to education, vocational rehabilitation, medical and dental coverage and life insurance. The Aid and Attendance Benefit helps veterans pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
In Beacon, the New York State Department of Health licenses and monitors all assisted living communities in the state. All facilities must adhere to standards that include staffing, safety and quality of care. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in New York page.
